Marketing and Communications Specialist (temporary)
Get experience and earn money this summer by working with the YMCA's Communications and Marketing Department! We are currently looking for a temporary Marketing and Communications Specialist to assist with summer projects. See more information about the opportunity below!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the guidance of the Director of Digital Marketing and the Vice President of Communications and Marketing, the Marketing and Communications Specialist provides assistance to the association, its branches and departments in the detailed development of marketing/communications collateral and training materials by interpreting and applying national brand guidelines to a range of print and digital assets. This Marketing and Communications Specialist is responsible for providing marketing project management software training and brand compliance training, as well as auditing all YMCA print media and facilities for compliance. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage Lucidpress document approvals - review and approve documents in the agreed-upon timeline
- Create new Lucidpress brand templates for YMCA staff to use
- Create on-brand print and digital assets for multiple internal clients that accurately meet project goals and deadlines
- Develop relationships within the YMCA to foster a collaborative work environment
- Take photos and develop graphics and illustrations using Adobe Illustrator
- Utilize project management software to track projects keep internal clients updated on project status
- Meet project deadlines and ensure materials are thoroughly proofed and approved prior to release
- Manage the document revision process
- Communicate with vendors to ensure all files are submitted successfully for production
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal clients from all business areas to help formulate marketing strategies using various forms of communication
- Develop and facilitate marketing trainings for association staff
- Communicate with all clients utilizing the Y's core values and philosophies
YMCA COMPETENCIES:
- Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives.
- Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Build relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
- Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team.
- Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a design or communications related field preferred.
- At least 1 years’ experience in a design or communications role.
- A portfolio website that clearly demonstrates past work.
- Must have a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) as well as Google Business Apps, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus, but not required.
- Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain flexibility and composure in high-pressure situations.
- A self-starter with experience working on projects with multiple stakeholders
- Dependable transportation is required and must be able to travel as required by the position.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects and priorities is essential.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.